Advics Launches Nine New OE Rotor Part Numbers
Advics has expanded its rotor offerings with nine new, U.S.-manufactured brake rotors. The company says this expansion adds approximately 10 million vehicles in operation (VIO) axle coverage to the existing product offering. All nine of the new rotor part numbers are original equipment (OE), with coverage for late-model Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles. “We’re excited
Hunter Engineering to Participate in ADAS Showcase at SEMA
Hunter Engineering will take part in a special ADAS Showcase at SEMA 2022 in Las Vegas from Nov. 1-4. A large space will be set aside in Upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for better informing SEMA members about ADAS, promoting awareness of and education about ADAS recalibration and services, and highlighting
Drive Partners with Babcox Media for Upcoming Drive Expo
DRIVE is thrilled to announce Babcox Media will be the Official Media Sponsor of DRIVE’s EXPO this summer. This four-day industry event will take place August 25-28 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This alliance brings together the largest coaching and management training company in North America, DRIVE, with the automotive
Pirelli Talks EV Tires for the Aftermarket, Investing in North America
You may not be seeing electric vehicles in your shop now, but, as market data predicts, they are coming, and tiremakers are preparing in a variety of ways to provide for this new vehicle segment. Thanks to its OE relationships and technology-driven development, one tiremaker that is making significant strides in this segment is Pirelli,
AAPEX 2022 Introduces Programs to Attract Automotive Aftermarket Talent
AAPEX 2022 is introducing a Student Sponsorship Program and Sponsor a Tech program to help increase and retain the talent pool for the automotive aftermarket industry. AAPEX will take place Nov. 1-3, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The Student Sponsorship Program aims to nourish the industry with young talent by introducing students to
Specialty-Equipment Parts Sales Increase by $3 Billion
Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history – up from $47.9 billion in 2020. The finding comes from the new “2022 SEMA Market Report,” which is available for download at www.sema.org/research and provides the automotive aftermarket industry a comprehensive review of
Winhere Brake Parts Hires New Director of Friction Category
Winhere Brake Parts has added Tony McKey as its new director of friction category. Prior to joining Winhere, McKey spent 26 years with NAPA Auto Parts and most recently was the director of category management for the NAPA Brakes offering. Winhere says McKey’s aftermarket experience spans a variety of leadership positions including responsibilities in operations
Transtar Expands Into A/C Parts
Transtar Industries has launched a comprehensive line of vehicle air conditioning parts, components, and tools. The organization says the Transtar A/C product line is its first entry into non-transmission or driveline parts in its 47-year history. The Transtar A/C product line offers a complete line of air conditioning parts and covers thousands of vehicles from
Akebono Brake Corporation Adds to Aftermarket Sales Team
Akebono Brake Corporation has added Carl Tellier to its aftermarket sales team. Tellier will fill the role of eastern regional sales manager. He has 33 years of automotive aftermarket experience. He has held sales positions with Tenneco Automotive/Driv with his most recent position at MAT Holdings Inc. as director of sales.
Apply These Three ‘Es’ to Prepare for EVs
Electric vehicles are already here – and growing in share. They’re known simply as EVs, but there are three other E’s to consider in your preparation to service them. As North American fleets of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles transition to electric vehicles, it can be daunting for aftermarket shop owners to look at this
